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How to Apply

Deadline for graduate admissions materials: February 1

Applications that are still incomplete by February 1 have a considerably reduced probability of being acted on favorably. Applications for admission in winter or spring terms are ordinarily not accepted.

The application packet contains instructions and materials for completing the application. All the following materials must be in before the Admissions and Awards Committee will consider an application.

Send Directly to the Department of Sociology:

  1. Online applications can be accessed at and a copy will be sent directly to the department:   http://gradweb.uoregon.edu/online_app/application/guidelines.htm

    If you are unable to access the online application, you can download the "Graduate Admission Application" form (download Graduate Admission Application), fill out and mail to the Department of Sociology, 1291 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403.

  2. One (1) copy of an academic transcript from the institution granting your latest degree. One copy of transcripts from all other schools attended is also needed.

  3. A letter to the Department of Sociology's Admissions and Awards Committee describing in detail your interests in the field of sociology and your career plans. The letter should discuss what academic or non-academic experiences most significantly contribute to the development of these interests and plans.
  4. Samples of your written work (papers, essays, research reports, thesis, etc.).
  5. At least three (3) letters of recommendation from former professors who are in a position to evaluate your potential for successful completion of the Ph.D. degree. Letters should be sent directly to the Chairperson of the Admissions and Awards Committee. Recommendation forms included in the application packet are preferred (download recommendation forms).
  6. Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. Ordinarily this test may be taken at the counseling center of the nearest college or university. You should take the exam no later than fall term, since it requires about 5-8 weeks to process the results, and the scores must reach the department by February 1.
  7. Application For Graduate Teaching Fellowship should you desire this award (download application for Graduate Teaching Fellowship).

All of the above materials should be sent directly to:

Admissions and Awards Committee Department of Sociology 1291 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1291

Send directly to the Director of Admissions (1217 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1217):

  1. A copy of the "Graduate Admission Application" form (unless you have chosen to apply online.)
  2. An official transcript from the college or university from which you received your baccalaureate degree and all subsequent post-baccalaureate degree work. (Transcripts must show degrees earned.)
  3. The $50 application fee (payable to University of Oregon).